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Thailand field guide
FRUTA FIELD GUIDE · THMangosteen
มังคุด · Mangkut
Known as the queen of fruits, its purple shell opens to snow-white segments with a lovely sweet-tart balance.
ON THE PALATE
Sweet · Tangy · Floral
TYPICAL SEASON
May – September
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How to pick a ripe one
Deep purple with a fresh green cap. The shell should yield to a gentle squeeze, not feel rock-hard.
How to eat it
Gently squeeze the rind and lift it away. Watch out for seeds in larger segments.
About the seeds
Larger segments hide a bitter seed — spit it out.